Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Russell McVeagh's deep resources include specialists across all major industries to act on litigation and alternative dispute resolution mandates. The firm boasts a well-staffed bench across the Auckland and Wellington offices, supplemented where appropriate by expertise from other practice groups, servicing a broad base of private and public sector clients. Its disputes team has a noted track record of defending representative actions and appearing in large-scale insolvency and construction-related litigation. The team is also prominent in advising financial institutions on regulatory investigations.
Strengths
They are excellent litigation strategists with superb attention to detail.
Russell McVeagh is a full-service firm, which means they bring diverse skills and expertise. They are excellent at delivering complex legal advice in a digestible way.
Work Highlights
Russell McVeagh acted for New Zealand's statutory compensation body for personal injuries, the Accident Compensation Corporation, in a judicial review brought by a claimant advocacy business, Connection and Navigation Services.
Notable practitioners
Kirsten Massey is the National Practice Group Chair for Russell McVeagh's litigation team based in Auckland. She specialises in commercial dispute resolution including class actions, particularly on CCCFA, Commerce Act and Companies Act matters, often appearing before High Court and Commerce Commission.
Kirsten is a sought-after litigator for big-ticket litigation. She is highly intelligent with strong international experience.
Kirsten Massey is an excellent litigator. She is very clever, highly persuasive and an impressive strategist.
Marika is great to deal with and instills confidence in her clients. She knows how to strike the right balance between being assertive and also looking for compromise.
Marika Eastwick-Field is a joy to work with. She is super smart, organised, responsive and a strong advocate on our side.
Nathanial Walker is co-head of Russell McVeagh's insurance disputes practice. He is recognised for his handling of a range of disputes, notably those involving insurance and trusts. His clients include major insurers, individuals and corporates.
Nathaniel Walker is a real leader in the trust litigation space.
Nathaniel Walker's overall strategic thinking is at a really good level. He has dealt with very complicated cases, and he knows how to synchronise steps and provide a good result for the client.